global eating + nutrition transition

Question 1

types of dairy consumed in mediterranean?

Answer 1

No milk.

daily ounce of cheese, bowl of yogurt

Question 2

traditional mediterranean diet low fat or high fat?

Answer 2

high fat - healthy fats.

high fat, high energy expenditure. more recently high fat + low energy expenditure is bad.

Question 3

is olive oil healthy faT?

Answer 3

healthy fat
traditionally broil > deep fry
small serving size
9kcal/g of olive oil

Question 4

which beverage consumed with meals in China + Japan?

Answer 4

tea (all tea is same leaf, diff processing, age, oxidation etc.)
green tea = high in antioxidants

Question 5

Is sushi same as raw fish

Answer 5

no.

Question 6

Is all rice the same?

Answer 6

no sushi rice is less glutinous/sticky. sushi - more starchy less dense

Question 7

Is coconut milk healthy?

Answer 7

yes. saturated fats consumed in moderation. if hydrogenated BAD

Question 8

Are avocados good for you?

Answer 8

high in healthy fats = yes

-> high in oleic acid. high energy

Question 9

for how long do mexican corn tortillas stay fresh

Answer 9

6 hours

Question 10

what do American versions of MExican and Chinese food have in common?

Answer 10

dont resemble traditional food. fusion foods, more meat, cheese, deep-fried, breaded, higher fat, flavourful but not healthy

Question 11

traditional mediterranean diet from which countries?

Answer 11

southern europe: italy, greece, spain, portugal, southern France.
similarities with countries bordering Mediterranean

Question 12

traditional Mediterranean diet

Answer 12

grains (bread, pasta, polenta, couscous), olive oil (extra virgin), nuts, legumes, fish + poultry (red meat in small portions), food grilled. fruit + cheese for dessert.

Question 13

staples of Mediterranean Diet

Answer 13

pasta, couscous, polenta

• > meat sauce as taste, not main.
• > omega 3 oils in flax, walnuts + fish

Question 14

asian diet - countries?

Answer 14

japan, china, indonesia, india, thailand, vietnam

Question 15

asian habit when buying food

Answer 15

shop daily. fresh food, from local market/farmer

Question 16

asia - what is centre of meal? major legume?

Answer 16

grain is centre of meal. meat not central. soy bean - major

Question 17

asia - table

Answer 17

square/round so everyone can get to food served family-style

Question 18

china - cuisines ? traditional diets?

Answer 18

cuisines vary with varying geography

traditionally: low rates of heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes.
- less fat than american diet. less than 10% of protein w animal origin.

Question 19

china - wok cooking?

Answer 19

high heat, little oil

Question 20

china - grain eaten?

Answer 20

long grain rice: south, hotter climate

wheat noodle/pancakes: north, cooler climate

Question 21

2 chinese vegetables

Answer 21

Chinese broccoli, chinese cabbage, bok choy, mustard greens

-> green cruciferous vegetables

Question 22

Japan: typical meal

Answer 22

bowl of rice, soup, grilled fish, pickled veg, fruit for dessert

Question 23

Japan noodles: 2 types

Answer 23

soba: brown noodle from buckwheat flour
udon: thick white noodle from wheat.

Question 24

sushi - rice vs regular rice

Answer 24

sushi rice is extra sticky. easily molded. fish 2-ary to rice. rolled + served.

Question 25

asian legume - king?

Answer 25

soybean. edamame: fresh. products: tempeh, tofu, soya milk.

Question 26

thailand: type of food?

Answer 26

hot + spicy. 
seafood, fresh veg, fruits, rice, noodles. 
coconut milk
wok fry food
raw veg in salad, raw fruit

Question 27

Latin American - Mexican : food focus?

Answer 27

beans, rice.
local food + recipe.
shop daily

Question 28

mexican: foods of aztec origin

Answer 28

prickly pear cactus, chili pepper, avocado, bean, corn, tomatoes, squash, sweet potatoes, cocoa beans, peanuts, papayas.

Question 29

fear of fat proved wrong - why?

Answer 29

type of fat important. extrra virgin (least processed) olive oil = high polyphenol, high in heart healthy fat (oleic acid)

Question 30

learn from traditional food/nutrition

Answer 30

• > fresh produce. shop daily, buy fresh, local, season.
• > diet on grains, meat smaller role
• > sharing food, meal together with others. physically active

Question 31

nutrition transition - transition from traditional to western lifestyles

Answer 31

shift to higher processed, fat, calories, sugar.
fewer legume, coarse grain, veg.
from lots of activity to low activity lifestyle